Month: May 2024
Cruising Returns to Baltimore
In March, I wrote about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and its potential impact on Baltimore’s cruise operations. The MV Dali (the ship that struck the bridge following power issues) has been finally removed, and cruising officially returned to Charm City on Saturday, May 25 with Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas embarking passengers…
The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of USAT Dorchester
During World War II, scores of ocean liners were converted into troop transports for the Allied war effort. Mighty ships like Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, and Aquitania were pressed into service along with more humble liners like Evangeline, Yarmouth, and Borinquen. These ships collectively transported millions of Allied servicemen and women to all theaters of…
From Cunard’s Storied History to the Future: The Queen Anne’s Maiden Voyage
It’s been said that there’s something really special about a Cunard Queen. Having worked aboard the legendary Queen Mary for over three years, I’m certainly inclined to agree! Today, Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne sets sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage. She is the company’s 149th ship in it’s almost 185-year history. This…
Going Beyond with Celebrity Cruises
My wife and I just got back from a five-day cruise aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Beyond. Wow! What an incredible experience! This was our first time sailing on Celebrity and they really set the bar high. We’re looking at doing another one in 2026 and can’t wait! The entire time we were aboard the Beyond,…